Ingenuity

=INGENUITY=

//**Definitions:**// - the quality of being cleverly inventive or resourceful; inventiveness - the ability to solve difficult problems, often in original and creative ways

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 * “[|Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.]” -General George S. Patton


 * “[|A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools.]” -Douglas Adams


 * "The amount of satisfaction you get from life depends on your own ingenuity, self-sufficiency and resourcefulness. People who wait around for life to supply them satisfaction usually find boredom instead." -Karl A. Menninger http://www.people.ubr.com/misc/by-first-name/k/karl-a-menninger/karl-a-menninger-quotes/the-amount-of.aspx
 * The meaning of ingenuity is to be creative in solving problems. This quote relates to this virtue with the statement that if a person does not try to find new, original ways to solve problems than they will end up with a boring, unaccomplished life. To fulfill a satisfactory life, you must find new ways within yourself to deal skillfully with problems instead of repeating what others have already done.


 * “Much ingenuity with a little money is vastly more profitable and amusing than much money without ingenuity” – Arnold Bennett http://thinkexist.com/quotes/with/keyword/ingenuity/


 * “There is no act, however virtuous, for which ingenuity may not find some bad motive.” -Thomas Jefferson
 * This quote relates to the virtue of ingenuity by showing that with ingenuity, one could find faults, or evil in any single thing. By using ingenuity any person can think of a way to view something.


 * "Foolproof systems don't take into account the ingenuity of fools." -Gene Brown http://thinkexist.com/quotation/foolproof_systems_don-t_take_into_account_the/178960.html
 * Even though some people may seem foolish, they can still find ways to accomplish their means using thier ingenuity. Even if there seems to be no way around your plan there may be a way to get around it.


 * "Ingenuity, plus courage, plus work, equals miracles." -Bob Richards [|BrainyQuotes.com]
 * With creative and resourceful thinking, almost any problem can be solved. And if you have the courage and work ethic to act on your solutions, you can do almost anything.


 * "Much ingenuity with a little money is vastly more profitable and amusing than much money without ingenuity” -Arnold Bennett [|ThinkExist.com]
 * Ingenuity is more valuable than money.

A common mistake that people make when trying to design something completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete fools. Douglas Adams (1952 - 2001), Mostly Harmless This quote is expressing that even if something is foolproof there will be an idiot that would be able to use it because he was not using his or ingenuity. - This quote targets the stereotypical view of a plumber; as someone who has no common sense, is lazy and unintelligent. I think that Meany is saying, sure go and make fun of that plumber all you want because he is laughing at you when he takes all of your money. Basically a plumber, or anyone for that matter uses what they know for their advantage in life. But it is true if you look at a bill from a plumber that they are clever in the way that they construct the, "tasks" and jobs that they have done and you can not deny them their money, otherwise you would not have a working toilet. And because most people who call plumbers have no idea of how to fix a toilet, they will believe what they are told.
 * Non-violence is the greatest force at the disposal of mankind. It is mightier than the mightiest weapon of destruction devised by the ingenuity of man.-Ghandi
 * This quote by Ghandi explains that mankinds incredible ingenuity has led to weapon of mass destruction, but despite the ingenuity displayed by man, peace is the greatest force on the planet, even stronger than weapons of mass destruction
 * "Anybody who has any doubt about the ingenuity or the resourcefulness of a plumber never got a bill from one." -George Meany

> **~** George E. Pataki Ingenuity is stated in this quote and it signifies how advanced today’s world is becoming. Also, how much technology is advancing due to the extended efforts of the human race and the ever evolving mind.    [|“Growing up, I didn't have a lot of toys, and personal entertainment depended on individual ingenuity and imagination - think up a story and go live it for an afternoon.”] - Terry Brooks o This quote relates to ingenuity because it points out how ingenuity can be applied to everyday life.
 * [|There is no limit to the **ingenuity** of man if it is properly and vigorously applied under conditions of peace and justice.] ”-Winston Churchill
 * This is saying that if someone wants peace and justice bad enough, they will find a way to achieve it through the ingenuity of man. This is shown throughout history such as with the Civil Rights Activists.
 * Our decade of change has unleashed the ingenuity, creativity, and character of the most extraordinary people in the world - the people of this state, who come from every corner of the globe.